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01 May 2025

Rutland Morris Dancers, 5.17am, May Day, Sunrise, The Market Place, Oakham, Rutland, Video and Photos

Rutland Morris Dancers, 5.17am, May Day, Sunrise, The Market Place, Oakham, Rutland, Video and Photos

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Oakham Town Council has narrowly approved a feasibility study to explore the future of council-owned land at The Vale, a move that could potentially lead to the site being sold for housing development and Tennis and Bowls Club Relocated.

By The Local Democracy Reporter. ldreporter@post.com Oakham Tennis Club Oakham Town Council has narrowly approved a feasibility study to exp...

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What's On In Oakham & Around Rutland

Bingo All Saints Church Hall Oakham 28th January to 3 June 2026
Oakham Boardgame & Role-Playing Club, Wednesday's Peppers - A Safe Place
Veterans Coffee Morning Offers Community and Connection in Uppingham, held monthly
Meditation and Mindfulness at Pepper’s – A Safe Place, every Wednesday
Rutland Man’s Club Offers Weekly Support and Conversation in Oakham
Rutland Sinfonia Celebrates 50 Years 6th June & 24th July 2026
Get Ready to Hit the Green Oakham Bowling Club Announces New Season and Open Day 16th May
Learn, Laugh, Live, Inside the Rutland u3a Monthly Meetings
Kick Up Your Heels, Scottish Country Dancing Arrives in Ryhall until 1st June
Step Back in Time, The Models and Miniatures Steam and Vintage Event, June 13–14, 2026
Elevate Your Fitness, Discover "Rock Your Body" Group Classes in Manton
Bridging the Digital Divide, Free IT Support Hits Oakham Library, Monthly
Sun Shined on The First Rutland Flower Show 2025, Early Bird Tickets are Now Available for August 2026
The Global Birdfair returns to the scenic shores of Rutland Water in 2026
Treasure Hunting in Oakham,The Rutland Showground Car Boot Returns for 2026
Discover Community and Wellbeing: What’s On at Pepper’s Oakham This April
Expansion and Friendship Stamford Ladies Circle and Tangent Welcome New Members this April
Tesco Oakham to Host Community Awareness Day 17th June
Braunston May Fayre Returns for a Day of Tradition and Charity
A New Chapter for Mental Health Support, Rutland County Library in Oakham to Host Weekly Café
The Art of the Flame, Genevieve Taylor Brings Live-Fire Mastery to Rutland Nursery, 19 May 2026
Stapleford Miniature Railway Announces 2026 Open Weekend 29th - 31st August 2026
Rutland Parent Carer Forum to Host Vital SEND Reform Feedback Session 27th April 2026
Shaping the Future of Our Community An Invitation to the Oakham Annual Town Meeting, 12th May 2026
Classic Wheels Returns to Oakham, Rutland Showground 17th May 2026
Free Google Digital Training Coming to Oakham, The Wisteria Hotel, Oakham, Rutland, 5th June 2026
Music for a Mission "Adventures & Misadventures" at Exton Parish Church, 17th May
Local Hero Miles Jupp Returns Home for Museum Fundraiser 16th May
Community Spirit Shines Bright for Braunston May Fayre 2026
May the Forest Be With You, Rumble Live Action Gaming Brings Star Wars to Life, May 4th
Live Music, Community, and Local Talent, A Big Weekend at The Grainstore Brewery
Treasure Hunting in Oakham, The Rutland Showground Car Boot This Saturday 2nd May
A Centennial Celebration of Nature The Uffington Scarecrow Festival 2026, Sunday, May 3 – Monday, May 4
Spring Into Season at the North Luffenham Garden Club Plant Sale, 30th May
Serenity Flutes to Perform in Support of St Peter’s Chancel Roof, Barrowden, 15th May 2026

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Curios & clobber fancy dress & balloon Oakham
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Brooke Hill Academy Oakham
Casterton College Great Casterton
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Catmose College Oakham
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Harington School Sixth form in Oakham
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Langham C of E Primary School
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Oakham C of E Primary School
Rainbow Childcare Centre
Scallywags Day Nursery & Preschool Oakham
St Mary and St John C of E North Luffenham
St Nicholas C of E Primary School Cottesmore
Stepping Stones Preschool Uppingham
The Ark Association
Uppingham C of E Primary School
Uppingham Community College
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Belderbos Solicitors Oakham
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Dominoes Pizza Oakham
Golden Dragon (Chinese) Oakham
Koz Authentic Turkish Charcoal Grill Oakham
Shanghai Chinese Oakham
West End Fish Bar Oakham

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